Competitive decks with Kaervek, the Punisher | MTG Deck With
Kaervek, the Punisher
CreatureRare
Traditional (Bo1)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
141624
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo1)
MTGA ranked player
141624
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(25)
4Forsaken Miner
3Tinybones, the Pickpocket
4Caustic Bronco
4Deep-Cavern Bat
1Tenacious Underdog
4Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
2Kaervek, the Punisher
3Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Instants(9)
4Cut Down
1Not Dead After All
4Go for the Throat
Sorceries(2)
2Duress
Lands(24)
3Mirrex
19Swamp
2Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Creatures(25)
4Forsaken Miner
3Tinybones, the Pickpocket
4Caustic Bronco
4Deep-Cavern Bat
1Tenacious Underdog
4Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
2Kaervek, the Punisher
3Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Instants(9)
4Cut Down
1Not Dead After All
4Go for the Throat
Sorceries(2)
2Duress
Lands(24)
3Mirrex
19Swamp
2Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(1)
1Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal // Temple of the Dead
Planeswalkers(3)
3Liliana of the Veil
Instants(2)
2Parasitic Grasp
Sorceries(7)
2Duress
3Glistening Deluge
2Gix's Command
Artifacts(2)
2Unlicensed Hearse
Creatures(1)
1Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal // Temple of the Dead
Instants(2)
2Parasitic Grasp
Artifacts(2)
2Unlicensed Hearse
Planeswalkers(3)
3Liliana of the Veil
Sorceries(7)
2Duress
3Glistening Deluge
2Gix's Command
Competitive insights for Kaervek, the Punisher
Overview
Kaervek, the Punisher appears in 18 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans April 2024 to November 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
18
100%
Often played with
Recent events
Champions Cup Final: Nagoya May 2024 Top 16 Standard Decklists — 1 deck (5/28/2024)
Legacy European Championship: Naples May 2024 Top 36 Standard Decklists — 1 deck (5/27/2024)
Pro Tour Thunder Junction Standard Decklists S-Z — 2 decks (4/26/2024)
Pro Tour Thunder Junction Standard Decklists M-R — 2 decks (4/26/2024)
Pro Tour Thunder Junction Standard Decklists A-G — 1 deck (4/26/2024)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Kaervek, the Punisher?
Our database currently tracks 18 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Kaervek, the Punisher most?
Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Kaervek, the Punisher?
Top co-played cards include Duress (89%) and Go for the Throat (83%).
When was Kaervek, the Punisher last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Champions Cup Final: Nagoya May 2024 Top 16 Standard Decklists (May 28, 2024).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span April 2024 through November 2025.
Is Kaervek, the Punisher played in Standard?
Yes — 18 competitive Standard lists include Kaervek, the Punisher (100% of tracked lists).
About competitive deck data
Lists are sourced from competitive Magic: The Gathering events ingested from magic.gg and related feeds. Card names, oracle text, and images are provided via Scryfall. Synergy rates show how often another card appears in the same decklist. Data is updated as new events are imported.
Data updated through November 2025 · Last decklist seen: Champions Cup Final: Nagoya May 2024 Top 16 Standard Decklists, May 28, 2024
